Honest Armored Core VI Review After 50 HOURS Played | AC6 Full Review
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- How good is Armored Core VI? In this FULL SPOILER FREE REVIEW, I'm going to give you a rundown of all aspects of the game, and if it's worth a buy! Including the Arena, Missions, Customization, Weapons, Story, and so much more!!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:04 Story Overview
04:50 Customising AC
08:27 Missions
09:57 Combat & Upgrading
13:56 AC Assembly
15:40 Decision Making
17:32 Replay Missions
19:07 Arena
20:10 NG+
22:26 Personal Review
23:25 Boss Fights - เกม
Thank you for this video. It warms my heart seeing the comments section willing to play the game. Seeing Armored Core grow from 1997 to what it is now is so surreal.
Can't wait to try the series, only mech game I played prior was Zone of The Enders back in the day.
Just need to make it through the 9-5 today!
💀💀💀💀💀 ok man
Same man. I love armored core so much. I'm happy people are trying it out. Its gameplay is masterful.
@@ryanbarry34ZoE was a great mech game, definitely worthy of a reboot
Im 33 and haven’t had much time for video games in a while.. ac6 brought me back into it hard. My brother and i played every armored core game since we got ac2 as a christmas gift with a ps2 as kids. None of my gamer friends ever knew about it until now and its awesome being the grizzled veteran
Really appreciate the comprehensive review. I haven't played any ACs before but I think this will be a game I'll like, despite the few flaws you mentioned
First time ac player and new to the channel. I was on the fence but since it's fromsoft one of my favorite dev in recent memory I gave this a try and I'm slowly but surely falling head over heals in love with this game. What I like about you and this video is you transport the feeling of amazement and fun with the game and it totally hits me because I'm starting to obsess with it as well. I'm dreaming of it I think of it when I'm working and have so much fun getting better at it. Nice one and thank you for the positive vibes ❤
I already knew I'd love the combat and mech customization on offer, but to hear you get excited about NG+ even if you don't want to spoil it get's me even more excited about the amount of replayability I'll be able to get out of it.
To be fair, this is something that happens in AC4A with NG+. You start the ORCA path and you change the ending not just once, but you can change it again with one more NG+ which has you facing the ULTIMATE boss challenge in AC - depending on the difficulty it's a 4v1 - your partner dies before he can do anything, so it's literally a 4v1, BUT. In Hard mode... It's a 5v1! The ultimately experience - 5 ACs trying to kill you and you needing to prove your worth.
This literally happens in the first game too. Your choices of missions puts you on either Murakumo or Chrome path.
@@Squilurplewrong, one ending is only for NG++
@@MarcoTheHEXican I think you're getting your games confused. Not counting Human Plus there is no NG+ in the first game. Once you finish the final mission you just get to unlock all missions to replay.
that ending was my first ending that i got back when i played AC For Answer very actively. You could get this one without going through multiple NG+. And let me tell you, if you are like me playing through this for the first time, and this is what you have to face at the end... I was about to Delete my save file and start over, shooting for a different ending before trying this again. Luckily i somehow miraculously managed to clear it by nuking one mech instantly when it arrived, dealing with only three at the very start, and picked them up one by one, i even managed to keep my partner alive.... but i was so done that day....
Gotta leave the castle area and just kite them around the castle walls.
Can't remember if it was actually a castle or not, but it's super easy in a fast mech with snipers or something akin. Hardest part is leaving the castle in hard mode
7:40 when you go to sortie and go to replay missions, mission with hidden parts or logs will have a challenge saying "Pending" or "Completed." Those missions are ones with things to find, so you could really go through and see which ones are pending, and gi search that level.
Good video! For the record, I don't remember any chests/rewards that are in decision missions unless the mission is in the same area and still has the same chest besides the final few missions in each ending, which are rewards for choosing said ending.
Love your videos and love that you care about not spoiling it for us, I'm kinda still on the fence about getting this now as I will be getting BG3 next week (PS5 gamer) and then Lords of the Fallen is only a month and a half away, but I will definitely check this game out at some point. Really hoping you do Lords of the Fallen guides, builds, Lore, etc! Great channel
Keep an eye on the channel as Dom is almost certain to do some Lords of the Fallen coverage as well.
I've been wondering about this game. Thanks again Dom!
Finally! A review of Ac 6 that’s actually insightful and informative. The goofy goobers at ign really steered my mind on this game, but now I see the game for what it truly is. Have a sub.
Never use IGN for anything
@@troy5370Friends don't let friends IGN
Great video, review and insights. Thank you! Got yourself a new subscriber
Sidenote, were parts unlocked in story mode perma-unlocked for pvp? or does pvp just have everything available right away?
Love all of ur content... The guide was amazing tysm
You summed it up perfectly with the phrase: I just want more. Hopefully the game does well enough that we get DLC, I just want to continue playing
Great video, thanks! Very keen to get this.
10:40 this comparison really makes a lot of sense. There's no "grinding" in Sekiro, you can explore and expand your arsenal, but ultimately you have to git gud.
Good to finally see someone mentions the voice acting. There’s some really good talent in this game like Patrick Seitz (Dio Brando) as Walter and Johnny Yong Bosch (Vash the Stampede) as Wu.
Btw time trial for s rank has always been the armored core way. In fact almost all pre souls fromsoft titles used time as a massive factor for s or ss ranks.
Friend of mine said S-ranking all of AC:4A was literally harder than USAF boot camp - and he was honorably discharged after half his unit was permanently injured by nonstandard training in said boot camp
Thank you, it's already pre-ordered
it would be nice if there were specailized very hard missions that unlock unique parts and upgrades.
Mission replay ranking is an equation based on time, ammo spent, and repair kits used i think
Did new game plus reset your list of available replayable missions? ie. if you beat the game several times and choose all the different paths, would you then have every single mission option replayable to get every part via grinding?
No you keep all your replayable missions
Lovely well-paced review! I'd just like to know regarding NG+, since you are instantly sent to NG+ after the credits. Are there any missable things in NG, i.e. should I try and do every side mission before tackling the final one?
He talks about this very thing around the 9 min mark.
At this point, people who enjoy any repetitive-type of gameplay are those who actually love the franchise or the whole premise of said game.
Like MonHun, after finishing the main story, there are not so many stuff to do except waiting for the seasonal events. People who stayed after that are fans of the game or franchise.
People who love mecha will definitely stay longer after the main campaign.
I think the desire to have the game tell you where secret stuff is runs counter to the intent of the intent of 'discover secret stuff'.
On the other hand, I think the blueprint system should let you copy the print even if you are missing parts, and maybe replace the missing parts with the default stuff when the player tries to equip it.
I am happy to see everyone interested to try the game.
To the new Players, welcome, you are all called Ravens now :) I hope you enjoy the Armored Core experience
and to the veterans, welcome back Ravens... Let's guide the New Ravens under our wings
After the disappointment of Anthem that itch is still there - the bar is so low I'm super excited for this game lol
I was on the fence about this game, mainly because I don't trust reviewers, but I appreciate Dom and trust him. He is so passionate about these games and I truly believe gives an honest review along with a lot of information on the content.
That's very kind of you to say! I also was on the fence but I truly love it ❤️
i bought it twice because no cross play
Thats so beautiful. This is the best review. Its so good im watching it twice.
@dom I really want build guides. Are you planning on creating some videos on build guilds outside of tank/quad builds?
Thank you for your honest review!
My biggest criticism is that the game needs a lot of attention on the PvP side. The PvP has a lot of potential, but it needs matchmaking and some maps need to just be removed (there shouldn't be any blank, flat arenas without cover).
And some minor balancing with the stun launcher direct hit adjustment, rifles need a tad more ideal range, zimmermans need a range reduction, and missile boats honestly need to be nerfed (potentially by reducing the stage heights)
@@sgtflamingo6532 I think most of the balance issues would be solved by simply increasing the amount of stagger needed before one becomes staggered and/or reducing the stagger duration by about 25%.
@@saintsword23 that's also potentially a good fix. I do think the stun needle launchers direct hit adjustment needs tuned down just a bit and missed boats are a nuisance if you're not running the NGI or Aorta generators for flight
So glad you've become a true FromSoft journalist! You deserve every bit of success that comes your way! Cheers mate!
It's pretty cool to hear you compare this to Sekiro in It's combat, because it just so happens that the developer who managed the combat system in Sekiro ALSO managed the combat in AC6 😊
long range shotguns on both hands, trust me your gonna love it. its like hitting all the small mechs with an instant headshot, especially when your using the boost.
I’ve been playing for 400 hours now on ps5 and I’m still discovering new things, absolutely love the game
I'm certainly sold on it.
Outstanding review 👍
You can replay any missions after you finish them. You don't need to do new game + in order to do so. Just go into missions and replay.
Baletaus (evil hula hoop) is still kicking my butt after three hours. I can get it down to the last bar but its always got something to murder me with.
Them Legs would be a good band name.
It's nice you see the references from other games but:
The Moonlight Sword first cameo is from Armored Core 1 and so the Bazooka named Majestic.
Actually first ever Moonlight sword is from an very old From Soft game called Kings Field 😉
@@Sempiternus You skipped the word cameo
Everybody's saying that after their second. Play through, they still Don't have all of the arena unlock. That means that there are 3 endings to this game if not more. There may be an ending for u s ranking everything. You will know when you're close to ending this game when you get the trophy for unlocking all of the players In the arena. Until then, you are still not done with the story of this game.
Thanks, Dom! I can’t wait for this
On my third play through for the true ending. About 30 hours in story/arena 5 in pvp. I like it a lot 😂
god i missed armored core. I think the videos you should lean into for this series is like weapons or armor pieces you can miss and where to find them. then lean into finding lore pieces from there!
Great vid
Since you mention FromSoft Cameos, you noticed our favourite Sunbro during one of the final bosses?
Gotta admit not knowing where the parts are is a positive for me, leaves my choices down to my own free will... I think S tier is based on damage taken, ammo consumption and mission time... Great video buddy.
True I love that mentality!
@@DomsRoundtable Love brother.
We need a what you missed series for Armored core
True!!
Not really
Yes please
In terms of the overall story of the full game series, or just in terms of what’s no longer euphoric about Armored Core 6 as a whole?
@@JohnSmith-ip6kc story cuz I don’t really understand the world of AC that much
TBH, I loved that they don't tell you where the missing part is.
Just make me want to turno every stone in this game, I can't wait, just a couple of hours now from!
I love this mentality, very good point!
As much as i love finding secrets for myself, there comes a point where a guide is just a better use of my time when talking about hidden parts.
Your ready made me purchase this game
Moonlight blade is originally in armored core 1 released in 1997
I had no idea exploration was in this game and that makes me so much more excited for and I love how multiple play throughs are required to unlock everything. The game trades end game and extensive boring missions for replay ability for those that want to make certain builds. I see the reason behind it. I love I can play the game and play with customization but if I truly love the game I can spend hours farming and searching for elusive gear to complete builds.....kinda like darksouls did right?
You can find all the chests and hidden gear in roughly 20 minutes..
@@bobbyvandyke143 Is that legit exploring or following a guide?
@@Darth0308 just exploring with a good AC head all the chests are either on the path you take to complete the mission or pretty close to it
@bobbyvandyke143 ah, that does make more sense for the game then what I was thinking. Thanks for the heads up.
This one of the best games ever in my book... I've preordered and didn't sleep playing it overnight till 8am on day one!! Never done that for any game before. (Except for Destiny 1)
I don't know if he mentioned this in the video, i had the video playing on the background, but don't stop at ng+, there's more content in ng++.
I like to think I'm pretty good at Souls games and I've played EVERY single AC, it's disheartening for me that I simply cannot beat Balteus. I've fought him so many times now but his grenade hits no matter what I do to dodge, his shotgun mostly hits and his sword spin always hits. I've never once gotten past 50% and I cannot figure it out. I've loved what I've played so far, but I feel like i've hit such a wall. D: Fantastic video though.
When in doubt, go the unga bunga tank build.
I feel this - I was stuck on him yesterday, I'd say 40 tries and always getting him no past 40%. I kept experimenting with different builds, while slowly learning what works. Being hyper aggressive on him worked with a very tanky build. Bazooka RA, Sword LA, dual Energy missiles for back. Having the Kick is really nice and then combo it with a sword hit. Got on this morning and got him on my first attempt. Keep at it !
I had to grind replay missions for awhile to get a lot of parts for the build fyi. Test AC Kill mission was my go to, takes less than a minute for 70ishk credits, repeat.
You just gotta change up your build, he’s pretty easy once you learn what weapons to use
I wish I could be genuinely invested in armored core because its a fromsoft game. But Im still playing elden ring multiplayer because its so fun!
All I have to say so far… I hope we don’t have to wait long for the next one! Not 10 years at least! I love mechs and AC is the only really good mech game imo. I love this game so much, haven’t regret purchasing the colectors edition
They should honestly have a strong foundation to maybe have a live service on… let me rephrase that.. something like a live service… but not a pain like every other company.. like dlcs, with many more missions, areas, enemies and weapons… but constant miniature dlc’s… they have something very beautiful to build on
Can you give a guide to Balteus?
I have been trying for around 2 hours now and I feel like I cant possibly beat him
Use the pulse sword and bubble gun, with plasma rockets and laser cannon, and the assault armour.
I hope they fix the deadzone issue on controllers.
The moonlight greatsword was actually in armored core before it was in any souls games. It might even go back to kingsfield?
played AC masters of arena 16-20 years ago. It was my best gaming experience to date. *insert I don't need it meme*
Robo Milenia😮? Can't wait to get to her.
I played through the game 4 times and im still enjoying it. Theres only 3 endingsind you. Just diffrent builds and paint jobs and what not. I wish the game had a mode like old AC games from PS2 where i couod set up FFA matches or 2v2 with the ACs from the arena.
Please touch on the scan system, though it is there, most if not all of the people who played ac6 only used scan in the tutorial. I really thought it would be helpful trying to find hidden items but i gave up after a couple of times using it. 5:21
In Investigate Baws Arsenal, you can use scan to find the cloaked MT's easier, and Walter will even comment on you doing that
It took me about 50 hours to complete , but I didn’t run to the finish i really took my times , the first mission I refused to use the check point so I could really get the mechanics down also I replayed all the missions and arena stuff over and over, but it does take me a really long time to beat most FROMSOFTWARE games , “Elden ring” maybe 200hours first play through “sekiro” not sure but definitely a long ass time 😂
Moonlight..is autcually a armored core refrence, almost every ac game has had a moonlight blade :D
It's actually a reference to FS's first gaming series, which was made a couple years before AC
Ever since Far Cry 2, I thought the idea of playing as a mercenary playing all sides of a conflict - depending on who is paying the most - to be an awesome framework for a game narrative. Particularly if you can choose when to be loyal or not. Not finshed with AC yet but keen to see where they take it.
Watch "Yojimbo" (1961), or even the Western remake, "Last Man Standing" (1996), if you like that kind of plot.
This is my first AC game. Back with the earlier games I was far too young to understand them and everything felt clunky to me. Now that I'm much older, I absolutely love this game. It's got me interested in trying out the old ones just to see what they were like. Though I'm worried they probably didn't age well and I won't like them after loving AC6.
They are much harder AC6 is baby mode for the casual crowd.
@@bobbyvandyke143 Sounds fun. Might have to give them a try. I'm also kind of waiting for NG+ and NG++ for the real challenge in AC6.
@@durrik NG+ isn't any harder its actually much easier. You don't lvl up in AC 6 so the enemies don't either your first playthrough is the hardest its going to get. Mostly due to you unlocking lots of parts and having different weapons at your disposal plus all the OS Tuning points from the arena. My 2nd playthrough took roughly 4 hours vs 16 hours for my first playthrough.
@@bobbyvandyke143 I had heard missions are different, by the third playthrough; in missions where you fought one AC in your first playthrough, it's a 1v2 or even a 1v3.
@@durrik they just add new missions but you're so strong it don't matter AC fights last 10 seconds if that.
Can we appreciate how they tried their best to make this amazing
video for us 💖💖💖💖💖
This is the most praise I’ve heard for the games story
Hey just to let you know to get a S ranks it's based on time, ammo cost, and repair cost. So you have to be very efficient and cost effective it's not clear what the exact clear conditions are you kinda just have to try until you figure it out.
This will be the clincher of if i get it
Love the game just wish you could tune like AC4A. But this is a good balance between 5 and 4. Minus the fact the fact your a augmented human and not a neural link
Yes. This has been my Ted talk.
So glad I gave this game a chance!
the thing you said about hidden loot, was still in armored core 1 PS1,
mission blow up fuel depot, no dont blow it up, go look behind 50 barrels, find loot, if you follow mission loot destroyed for ever, would have to replay through,
another was a sort of cheat, but it disabled weight limits on legs, would have to die 6 times in a row with over 60000 in debt to a mission after payment, basically waste ammo on a cheap mission and die before it ends, then u can use fast high jumping legs with heavy gear, was the only way to finish the final level
This is exactly why I was one of those guys who was like "Sekiro cool, Dark Souls cool, Bloodborne cool, Elden Ring cool.....but where is my Armored Core at, that's the real reason I am here". I'm so glad after years and years of trying I don't have to still explain why Armored Core was so good anymore.
That said, I don't feel like the movement is as good as For Answer. The energy weapons are too weak the cooler it is the worse it is sometimes, it's like they punish their own art designers for doing something great because if it looks cool and feels fun it can't also be really effective (looks at his Lightwave Cannon).
If I had a major issue thougb is that too much of the game revolves around stagger now, it gets to a point where weapons become useless if they aren't doing a significant amount of impact damage (again, making energy weapons crappier). I hope in future iterations more aspects of damage become much more useful to let us make use of all weapons in all fights, and not have to be pigeon holed into high impact weapons to pass thru boss checks that gate further progress. There is no time I've seen where any low impact weapon is really good against major bosses.
Hello I only ever played COD battlefield and GTA. How much real world currency does it cost to kit out these mec’s? 6:45
Can you build anything resembling the demon from Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
I’m trying to pace myself until MK1 and Lies of P. But the game is just phenomenal. Another FromSoft masterpiece (in my eyes)
My wallet gonna hurt with all these great games this year
Waiting for lies of p and of course this masterpiece drops 😂 oh well
@@maka2697 same bro. Lies of P, MK1, Lords of the Fallen. Spider-Man 2
It feels like we’re finally getting out of a rut of shit games year after year and actually getting some decent options
To be honest, they should add extension parts to armoured core 6 so it abit easier for new players or even fans who may find this a bit hard. So extension parts you got in the ps2 game's it add countermeasure defence system to your mech so incoming missiles can be shot down with an array of countermeasure parts you can add and still use any 4 weapons.
Bro there are extension parts, like literally primal armor has been put under that category.
There already is. What I think they should do is lower the boss health and damage.
They massive bullet sponges that do too much damage. I can even count how many times I’ve gotten them to a sliver of health and then die because they fired me with everything they had.
@@heyitsquang285 welp, ya got your wish.
What I didn't expect from this video: coming out of it wanting to play Sekiro
There *is* a twist in the arena as alluded to early on - but you don't really hit it until the *third* playthrough
Sold!
Still playing baldur’s gate 3, maybe when I finished with that and starfield I’ll buy the game.
How did you get 55hrs in that fast?
*looks at my own play time*
Actuallynevermind
“ON THEM LEGS”
You need 3 full replays to see all endings
I assure you, getting S rank in every mission will unlock parts/upgrades. It has been a mechanic for a long time. Most of the time it is based on time and damage taken.
Welcome to the ranks Raven.
- Old Hand
Not every game needs to be played forever
This looks like a great game!
The game is super fun and fast with all the familiarity of the from software engine. I played my 1st play through with an extremely aggressive build. Spring chicken legs let u carry heavy loads and Dual wielding with long range shotguns to stagger, plasma vertical launchers to track and occasionally the songbirds. Chapter 5 was intense in a good way. Onto my NG+1 along with more tuning chips. The game just gets more interesting and as you become more powerful you feel like a God. Cheers @domsroundtable
I'm stuck on PCA SP
This game is SO MUCH FUN
Is it good after one day of release... my god.
For me, it only got better especially while you’re getting more weapons. Going through endings is so worth it
The Moonlight is *NOT* a Dark Souls reference.
It's a Kings Field reference and every single Armored Core has had the Moonlight, long before Souls existed.
I'm glad you provided a personal review...as opposed to a...uhm...impersonal review? Jokes aside, killer review
is the game challenging ?
Its awesome fun. Its just got a high skill ceiling. Reminds me of AC 1
Still downloading lol how's its compare to 4 answer? I loved that one for some reason and this one looked similar like super fast
@@ryanolionheart1325it definitely has elements from it. I only briefly played 4A but movement is the same you still have all the multiple boosts etc. The boss fights take some getting used to. The first one is indeed a wall for a lot of people. The movement is key to success. Weaponry is secondary. Hard lock isnt really a thing like dark souls. Movement will save your life. Especially early game. Its fast af. Hope you enjoy.
@@ryanolionheart1325from what I can tell it’s a lot more ground based, when I see 4A gameplay they look like they can fly and dash around indefinitely and fight in giant open arenas, this is more grounded and you run out of energy really fast.
@BaconNCereal yea I got it finally tyty for answering and yea it's way less air based. It's pretty damn good but feels a little light on parts and the bosses can be a bit bs compared to other AC I played but it is super fun. Hoping we get a dlc now instead of the old way of a new game like 4 to 4 answers
@@ryanolionheart1325 ng+ cycles completely change the story.
It's only been out a few days lol jeez